Earth Movements Pathfinder

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Getting Started

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Plate Tectonics (encyclopedia article)
Mapping Our Changing Earth(magazine)
Glaciers
Islands

Tsunami Glossary

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Volcanoes

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Volcano Diagram

All About Volcanoes Can we predict volcanic eruptions?

Facts About Volcanoes For Kids

Volcano Basic Facts

Quiz Your Noodle! What do you know about volcanoes? Test yourself with this quiz all about volcanoes!

NatGeo Kids Video Gallery Search for the word "volcano" and watch the "Volcanoes 101" video for a lot of information about volcanoes and volcanic eruptions.

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Earthquakes

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Earthquake Simulator

UP SEIS	.http://www.geo.mtu.edu/UPSeis/intensity.html
FEMA for Kids	Learn about earthquakes and the precautions you should take if you live in an earthquake zone.
National Geographic China's Earthquake 2008	The pictures tell some of the story about what happened in China during the major earthquake of 2008. Click through the photos from National Geographic News to see how the earthquake damaged the Sichuan Province. Each photo has a description to go with it. You will see broken buildings, rescuers searching for survivors and people fleeing. In the related stories box, you can click on the earthquakes link to get general earthquake facts.
BBC News Haiti Earthquake	See a photograph of what the earthquake did to a car and street. Three million people may be affected and thousands may have died. After the biggest quake to hit Haiti in two centuries, rescue and relief workers are coming from around the world.
ShakeZone for Kids	This web site will tell you things you never knew about earthquakes. You can see what actually happens during an earthquake, and photographs of the damage that has been done by these earthquakes. Many other interesting features are available here as well!
How Stuff Works Seismograph, Richter Scale	The site explains that a seismograph is a device used to measure earthquakes. Find out how to build a very simple seismograph and how real seismographs record the seismic waves produced by earthquakes. You can also read a great explanation of the Richter Scale, which is a standard used to compare earthquakes. There are some useful links at the bottom of the page to help you explore earthquakes and volcanoes further.
Earthquakes for Kids	You can find out where earthquakes have occurred in the world within the last seven days. Check out the earthquake photo collection. Get science fair project ideas on earthquakes. Become an earthquake scientist. Read the section "Science of Earthquakes" to find out what causes earthquakes and how scientists measure the size of earthquakes. There are even games and puzzles for you to do on this site.
Earthforce	Learn about Earth forces that push and pull the Earth's core, crust, or water. This motion can cause the shaking of an earthquake, the eruption of a volcano, and the force of a flood. Constantly at work, Earth forces move tectonic plates, build up pressure in the mantle, and carve and dissolve rock. What would you find if you dug miles beneath the Earth's crust? What happens when giant crustal plates collide? What happens when the power of an underwater earthquake unleashes nature's fury on the coastline?
Connections Kids to Kids	A story about kids who were in an earthquake. Have you ever been in an earthquake? Do you know someone who has?
Slice Into The Earth	A detailed look at the inside of the Earth, and how scientists use earthquakes to find out about the layers of the earth.
Earthquakes For Kids	This website has lots of links for you to look at about earthquakes. Look at the earthquake calendar and find out about major earthquakes in history. You can see pictures of the destruction left behind by an earthquake
Earthquake Quiz	How much do you know about earthquakes? Test your knowledge here!
Earthquake Disaster Game	Select "Earthquake" or "Tsunami" as your disaster and "easy" for the level of the game. Use what you have learnt about the destructive effects of earthquakes and tsunamis to plan ahead and protect your community. Good Luck!

Tsunamis

An informative video on what to do in the event of a tsunami.

FEMA Information on Tsunamis

Tsunami Information A website with lots of links to other websites about tsunamis

Tsunami Quiz How much do you know about Tsunamis? Test your knowledge here!